Weil Gotshal
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Biglaw
Top Biglaw Firm Has Already Closed One Of Its China Offices, May Close Another Soon
If these firms have to remain in China, then consolidation is the name of the game. -
Biglaw
Two Of Biglaw's Best Contribute To Massive Spike In Commercial Bankruptcy Filings
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 09.19.23
* Rudy Giuliani sued by attorney over $1.36 million in legal fees. That’s about 4200 Cameos for the guy. [NBC]
* Weil, O’Melveny and Keker, Van Nest & Peters among firms sorting out the remains of the Pac-12. [American Lawyer]
* Internet “protect the children!” laws to restrict content are unconstitutional on a bipartisan basis. [Washington Post]
* Meanwhile, loot boxes aimed at kids? Yeah, those are trouble. [LegalCheek]
* Perkins Coie and MoFo hire counsel in pending DEI suits. Perkins hired Jenner & Block (and boutique firm Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann) and MoFo has hired MoFo has hired Gibson Dunn (and boutique firm Gelber Schachter & Greenberg). [Bloomberg Law News]
* David Boies charges $2110 an hour. Pro tip: it’s best to write down all your questions for your attorney beforehand to streamline the meeting! [Reuters]
* Winner, winner, market-manipulated chicken dinner. [Law360]
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Biglaw
Top 20 Biglaw Firm Wows Associates With Raises
Firm really gets associates where it counts -- the wallet. -
Biglaw
Top 20 Biglaw Firm Welcomes Lawyers Back To Office, But Without Raises (Yet)
It's time to put up or shut up: show associates the money if you want them back in the office. - Sponsored
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Biglaw
This Bonus Announcement Is Short, Sweet, And To The Bank
With the time the firm saved reading the bonus announcement, maybe they can afford extra pro bono work? -
Biglaw
Top 20 Biglaw Firm To Launch Partial Reopening In November, Full Reopening In January 2022
Attorneys will be able to work remotely two days each week, starting in 2022. -
Biglaw, Courts
After 70 Years At Weil, This Senior Partner Is Most Proud Of Helping RBG Become An Appellate Judge
An amazing accomplishment indeed. -
Biglaw
Top 20 Biglaw Firm To Offer Associates 2 Remote Days Each Week
But perhaps thanks to Morgan Stanley, partners are expected to have a strong in-office presence. -
Biglaw
Weil Associates Were Waiting, This Firm Raised Salaries
Another top law firm bites the salary bullet.
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Biglaw
Are You Ready To Go Back To The Office Next Week? Weil Gotshal Will Be At 100 Percent Capacity In Most Offices By June 1
Be ready to provide vaccination documentation when you return! -
Biglaw
Weil Gotshal Year-End Bonuses Are Nice, But That Doesn't Mean Everyone Is Happy
Associates have some mixed feelings at the firm. -
Biglaw
Weil Offers A New Take On Fall Bonuses -- They're Hours-Based, And They're HUGE
For big billers, that is. Have you billed enough to make bank? -
Biglaw
This Prestigious Biglaw Firm Is Raking In Cash During The Pandemic
This firm is hitting it out of the park, despite the challenges of COVID-19. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 07.17.20
* The Supreme Court handed down an order yesterday that will make it very difficult for ex-felons in Florida to vote this year. It’s not like there’s an election coming up or anything… [Slate]
* A lawyer for victims of Jeffrey Epstein is claiming that the estate of Epstein is withholding evidence and stonewalling the litigation. [ABC News]
* A court is allowing Mo’Nique’s discrimination lawsuit against Netflix to proceed. [Fox News]
* Weil Gotshal was able to ink four merger deals in a single day recently despite the ongoing pandemic. [Reuters]
* An attorney whose slogan was “been hit, call Flit” has surrendered his law license for withholding settlement funds from clients. Calling all lawyers with a last name that rhymes with “hit”: the slogan is now open… [Daily Report]
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Biglaw
Prestigious Biglaw Firm Enacts Global Work-From-Home Policy Over Coronavirus Concerns
When will other firms offer work-from-home solutions so employees can remain safe? -
Biglaw
Top Biglaw Firm Wows All Employees With New Fertility And Family-Planning Benefits
Which firm just rolled out coverage and reimbursement for IVF, egg freezing, adoption, and surrogacy?